Public Opinion

Survey: 3% of Consumers Would Switch Retailers for Bitcoin

A survey of US consumers suggests that at least some may be willing to start shopping with a specific retailer if they started accepting bitcoin.

Business  ·  5 October 2015

Study: Google Searches Can Predict Bitcoin Trading Volume

Google search data can predict the price of bitcoin, new research has found.

Markets  ·  2 October 2015
Education

Bitcoin’s Biggest Question Isn’t Ease of Use, It’s ‘Why Use it?’

When asked why bitcoin hasn't taken off as an online cash, Pete Rizzo argues it's become conventional wisdom to blame ease of use as the issue.

Markets  ·  15 August 2015
Startups

PwC: Cryptocurrencies Will Create Technology-Driven Markets

Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin will usher in a new wave of 'technology-driven markets', a new report from PwC has claimed.

Business  ·  11 August 2015
News

New Bitcoin Poll Shows Bubble Fears Among Investors

A new Bloomberg poll has shed more light on the state of bitcoin and its perception among financial professionals.

Markets  ·  18 July 2014
Technology

Is Bitcoin Over the Hill?

The technology industry can be a fickle business. Research firm Gartner has a name for it: 'the hype cycle'.

Business  ·  16 April 2014
News

Survey Results: 59% of Merchants Accept Bitcoin to Boost Ecosystem

In the first of a three-part series, we profile exactly who is accepting digital currencies like bitcoin, and why.

Business  ·  10 April 2014
Regulation

Poll: Vast Majority in US Would Rather Invest in Gold than Bitcoin

Although almost half of Americans know what bitcoin is, only 13% would choose it over gold as an investment.

Policy & regulation  ·  25 March 2014
News

Bitcoin ‘Shopping List’ Aims to Raise High Street Awareness

A new survey reveals that low awareness of bitcoin’s advantages is rife. Can a price index in BTC help?

Business  ·  28 February 2014
Exchanges

68% of Mt. Gox Users Still Awaiting Their Funds, Survey Reveals

A poll of nearly 3,000 readers revealed that customers have experienced long delays in bitcoin and fiat withdrawals.

Markets  ·  15 February 2014
News

57% of Young Americans Believe Bitcoin Boosts Global Economy

57% of 18- to 25-year-olds believe bitcoin benefits the economy, while 33% believe it helps the US dollar.

Markets  ·  6 February 2014
News

51% of Techies Happy to be Paid in Bitcoin, Survey Finds

Tech in Motion's survey on digital currencies revealed that 51% of tech professionals would accept payment in bitcoin.

Business  ·  28 January 2014
News

42% of Americans Know What Bitcoin is

A new Bloomberg poll quizzed Americans on the digital currency and revealed some surprising results.

Business  ·  13 December 2013